The National Park Service (NPS) is offering this grant to enhance its relevance and sustainability in the 21st century by fostering a diverse and multicultural workforce. Recognizing that the preservation of national treasures requires mirroring the nation’s people, this initiative aims to apply principles of diversity to NPS staff, park programs, and community engagement. The goal is to ensure that national parks welcome and genuinely reflect the heritage of all Americans, thereby cultivating a new generation of stewards. By connecting meaningfully with a changing population and telling the stories of all Americans through its educational programs, the NPS seeks to remain vibrant and successful for its next century of existence. This grant underscores the commitment to inclusivity and representation.
Opportunity ID: 109373
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-NOI-WASO-11-0008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Black Voices |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.946 — Cultural Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 06, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | In order to remain relevant and sustainable in the twenty-first century, the National Park Service must recognize and embrace the diversity of America�s people and embrace the creation of a multicultural workforce. As the stewards of our nation�s natural and cultural treasures, the National Park Service recognizes the importance of diversity in ecosystems and historic sites. Applying the same principles of diversity to the National Park Service�s workforce, park programs, and community engagement will ensure that our nation�s parks welcome and reflect the heritage of all Americans. In order to create a new generation of stewards, the Park Service must find ways to meaningfully connect with a new generation of Americans. Our workforce must reflect the changing face of America, and our educational programs must tell the stories of all Americans. Making ourselves relevant to a changing and diverse population will ensure that the National Park Service thrives and succeeds in its next century of existence. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jennifer Gartzke
Contract Specialist Phone 303-969-2755 Email:jennifer_gartzke@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 109373 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424a-v1.0[1].pdf
Folder 109373 Full Announcement-1 -> grants.gov noi program black voice.pdf
Folder 109373 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424b[1].pdf
Folder 109373 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424-v2.0[1].pdf
Folder 109373 Full Announcement-1 -> short notice_of_intent_to_award[1].pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jennifer Gartzke Contract Specialist Phone 303-969-2755 Email: jennifer_gartzke@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.946 | PKG00067690 | Jul 28, 2011 | Aug 07, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
109373 SF424-2.0.pdf
109373 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
109373 SF424A-1.0.pdf
109373 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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